Sweet as Summer: Strawberry Shortcake

Some desserts are emblematic of a particular holiday, like pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. But strawberry shortcake is my dessert of choice from June to September. People refer to apple pie as the great American dish, but I’d vote for this classic combination of fresh fruit, whipped cream and an enriched biscuit. Pack the whipped cream, macerated strawberries and biscuits separately, and assemble on-site. Here’s my version of the American classic with a little Italian twist.